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Hakone Kowakien

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A buffet with various dishes including sushi, salads, and pasta.
A wooden-floored sauna with a glass door, a wooden bench, and a wooden heater.
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A spacious lobby with a large window offering a mountain view, wooden paneling, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $256
$231 nightly
$256 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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1297 Ninotaira Hakone-Machi,, Ashigarashimo-Gun, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, 250-0407
  • Place, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬

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A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Twin room, Non-smoking (Casual Twin Room (with Breakfast))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Twin room, Non-smoking (Casual twin room (early dinner))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Twin room, Non-smoking (Casual Twin Room (Dinner Second Half))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Casual Twin Room, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of trees, and a wooden ceiling.

Casual Twin Room, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room A, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, two chairs, and a view of greenery through the window.

Standard Room A, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Standard Room B, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Standard Room A, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, two chairs, and a view of greenery through the window.

Standard Room A, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room B, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Standard Room B, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Casual Twin Room, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of trees, and a wooden ceiling.

Casual Twin Room, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hakone

With a stay at Hakone Kowakien in Hakone (Ninohira), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 14 minutes by foot from Hakone Open Air Museum. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Lake Ashi and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Gotemba Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Okada Museum of Art - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hakone Gora Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kowakidani Station - 12 min walk
  • Hakone Gora Station - 20 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hakone Open-Air Museum Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪箱根餃子センター - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ダイニングはこね - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CAFE Ryusenkei - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪鮨・天麩羅 風月 - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hakone Kowakien

Hakone Kowakien offers 150 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Hakone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a lazy river, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 5:00 AM and midnight. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including hot springs, a lazy river, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at the フォンテンブロー, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
フォンテンブロー - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Bar 1959 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 to 2,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 to 2,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 1959
  • フォンテンブロー

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 5:00 AM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • Massage
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 6 2025 to June 30 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 1500 to 2000 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from July 12 to August 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hakone Kowakien Hotel
Hakone Hotel Kowakien
Hakone Kowakien Hakone
Hakone Kowakien Hotel Hakone

Hakone Kowakien Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 285 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iffat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay, enjoyed the private onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the Onsen and all the amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice onsen and the beds were comfortable. The buffet was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best food i’ve ever had at a hotel buffet
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

volodymyr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and dinner are very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful clean rooms, great dinner and breakfast Buffett! We all enjoyed a relaxing evening at the Yunessun
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cashless Hotel , good location for the cable car
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and dinner buffet included, beautiful garden and easy access to bus to rope line and hiking. Lovely outdoor Onsen as well as grand windows overlooking mountains and garden. Relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great & onsen was clean, no fresh towel service at the onsen
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs went above and beyond to accommodate our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SEONG SIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was pricy but it’s worth it! Beautiful hotel, lovely views. The breakfast buffet was amazing. We had the Yunnesen access included and it was an amazing experience. We didn’t use the onsen but had a look and it was beautiful as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHI WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en. Since its recent renewal, the hotel feels incredibly modern, clean, and welcoming. ​The highlight was definitely the open-air hot spring on the top floor—soaking in the onsen while taking in the stunning mountain views was pure bliss. The buffet was another pleasant surprise; both breakfast and dinner offered a fantastic variety of fresh seafood, sashimi, and even free-flowing drinks. ​Location-wise, it’s highly convenient as the bus stop is right in front of the property. The staff were attentive, and the overall ambiance was peaceful. It's an excellent half-board choice for anyone looking to unwind in Hakone. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ROSELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are satisfied with the breakfast. I hope they serve ala carte for dinner. Not all guest are not into buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel in an awesome location! Loved the onsens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had higher expectations but overall not bad. Beware this is a family resort so expect running screaming kids especially at dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is beautiful and tranquil. The onsen was very clean and extremely relaxing and rarely crowded. A bit of a language barrier with the staff and they are unable to accommodate luggage transfer which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food was so-so. Hotel does not forward luggage with Yamato as others do. Location is pretty awkward and taxis unwilling to go there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Junchao

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
good resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an embarrassing experience of trying to check into the Ten Yu hotel, which is the higher ended hotel with the same name. I wish they would have acknowledged that it “happens all the time” but all we felt was embarrassing and shame. Once checked into the Kowakien Hotel, everything was fine. But the initial embarrassment never left us. We did enjoy the onsen and food, and the location was perfect. Just don’t make the mistake we did… but the hotel is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice getaway into the mountains of Hakone. The private onsens were really nice and relaxing (about $15 USD for an hour), easy to book too. The massage services were wonderful as well. My wife and I got breakfast and dinner included in our stay as well which had a pretty good variety and quality to it. Convenient too since there are not really any restaurants nearby but you can get to one if you take the bus or walk for a bit. Great staff, clean facilities. The washer dryer situation was rough. Washed well enough but the drying part didn't work so well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

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